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MarineQuest: Ocean education and marine environmental education programs providing "hands-on, feet-wet, high-tech" experiences for K-12 students.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Sea Grant North Carolina: With a variety of research and outreach programs, this organization provides several educational opportunities for marine science educators including workshops, marine science and environmental education curriculum development, research opportunities and grants, and field trips.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Ocean and You Marine Science Education: Bring the ocean to your classroom and explore marine and environmental education with this innovative program created by an oceanographer and two science educators.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center: This sea turtle sanctuary is committed to the care and release of sick and injured sea turtles.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

National Estuarine Research Reserve Systems - The Rachel Carson Component: Located in one of North Carolina's fastest growing areas, the Rachel Carson site is a center of marine research and education. The reserve is a diverse and productive estuarine system for birds, mammals, and fish.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

North Carolina Aquariums: Visit one of the three North Carolina Aquariums and learn about the "diverse natural and cultural resources associated with North Carolina's ocean, estuaries, rivers, streams, and other aquatic environments."; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Sea plants and animals by shore of Lanka (Thai Ramayana mural): This detail image from a mural at the Emerald Buddha Temple depicts the marine plant and animal life in the sea around Ravana's island of Lanka. Visible here on rocks exposed by the tides are realistic and recognizable images of coral, conical shells, a sea...; Format: image/photograph

African American Marines, World War II: Original title: "Negro Marines prepare for action. Breaking a tradition of 167 years, the U.S. Marine Corps started enlisting Negroes on June 1, 1942. The first class of 1,200 Negro volunteers began their training three months later as members of the 51st...; Format: image/photograph

African American Marines, World War II: Original title: "Negro Marines prepare for action. Breaking a tradition of 167 years, the U.S. Marine Corps started enlisting Negroes on June 1, 1942. The first class of 1,200 Negro volunteers began their training three months later as members of the 51st...; Format: image/photograph

Montford Point Marine Museum: Visit this museum which preserves the legacy of the Montford Point Marines, African American Marines who served with courage and pride from 1942 to 1949.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Sgt. Gilbert H.: Sgt. Gilbert H. "Hashmark" Johnson, a veteran of service in both the Army and Navy, glares at the boots in his recruit platoon. He became a Marine in 1942.; Format: image/photograph

Mussels: Photograph of mussels clinging to a rock. Mussels are mollusks that can be found in lakes, rivers, and streams, and in tidal areas along marine coastlines.; Format: image/photograph

Fiddler crab: This close-up photograph of a male fiddler crab gives a clear view of its asymmetrical claws. Fiddler crabs are small crabs, reaching body sizes of only one to two inches. There are nearly 100 species of fiddler crab, found in marine environments in west Africa,...; Format: image/photograph

Conch shell: Photograph of a conch shell. Conches are marine-dwelling mollusks with spirally-constructed shells. The conch has been a traditionally useful animal to humans of many cultures: Conch shells have served as musical instruments, decoration, and weapons, and conch...; Format: image/photograph

Carolina Ocean Studies: A visit to the beautiful barrier islands and ocean reefs of North Carolina will help students understand the importance of our coastal environment and the habitat of the creatures that live there.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Amonite fossils, or Shaligrams: The Ammonite fossils seen in this picture are called Shaligrams by Hindus in Nepal. These Shaligrams are worshiped by Hindus as an embodiment of Vishnu, the god of protection. Ammonites are an extinct group of marine animals of the subclass Ammonoidea...; Format: image/photograph

Common artifacts: Shell beads: Photograph of shell beads found at Occaneechi Town. The Occaneechi used small beads made of marine shell to decorate their clothing and as jewelry. These were partially replaced by European-made glass beads.; Format: image/photograph

South America: From the ancient civilizations to the Spanish Conquistadors to the present day, the countries of South America have a rich history. These are a sampling of the resources that can be found on LEARN NC to use in teaching students about the people, cultures, and geography of this continent.; Format: bibliography/help

The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, NC: This is a giant fish tank at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, North Carolina. There are aquariums at Fort Fisher, Pine Knoll Shores, and Roanoke Island.; Format: image/photograph

Forests and fires: In Forests and fires: The longleaf pine savanna, page 1; Americans of different eras have viewed forest fires very differently. Most modern Americans view them as natural disasters. They base this opinion on widely publicized devastating fires that have swept through the brushland areas near Los Angeles and Yellowstone...; By Dirk Frankenberg.

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